soldiery

[ˈsəʊldʒəri]

soldiery Definition

• 1. soldiers collectively
• 2. the life or career of a soldier

Using soldiery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "soldiery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soldiery was well-trained and disciplined.

• Example

  He dedicated his life to the soldiery, serving in the army for over 20 years.

• Example

  The king rewarded the soldiery for their bravery in battle.

soldiery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for soldiery

• military
• military personnel
• troops
• armed forces

Phrases with soldiery

• join the soldiery

  to become a soldier

  Example

  He decided to join the soldiery after finishing high school.

• leave the soldiery

  to retire from military service

  Example

  After 30 years of service, he finally left the soldiery to spend more time with his family.

• the flower of the soldiery

  the best or most elite soldiers in an army

  Example

  The general led the flower of the soldiery into battle, confident in their abilities.

Origins of soldiery

from Middle English 'soudiour', from Old French 'soudier', from Late Latin 'solidarius', meaning 'paid soldier'

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Summary: soldiery in Brief

'Soldiery' [ˈsəʊldʒəri] refers to soldiers collectively or the life and career of a soldier. It is often used to describe military personnel, troops, or the armed forces. Phrases like 'join the soldiery' and 'leave the soldiery' denote entering or retiring from military service, while 'the flower of the soldiery' refers to the best or most elite soldiers in an army.